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DCNG Commanding General's Army 251st Birthday Message
June 14, 2026 - As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday and the U.S. Army marks its 251st Birthday on June 14, 2026, Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, reflects on the...

D.C. National Guard to Host Law Enforcement Career Fair at D.C. Armory June 9
June 5, 2026 - Members of the District of Columbia National Guard will join more than 90 federal and local law enforcement agencies, first responders, training and higher education institutions, and resource organizations during the Law...

How a Soldier's Humanity Helped Two Lives
A man sat on the ledge of Arlington Memorial Bridge, his feet dangling over its edge when U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Gillespie, a Crisis Intervention Training-certified personnel and Soldier with the Mississippi National Guard sat by him and began a conversation that ultimately helped bring him to safety on May 30, 2026.  Approximately 2,500 National Guard members support the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department and community partners to enhance safety and quality of life throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard courtesy photo)
May 30, 2026 - A man sat on the ledge of Arlington Memorial Bridge, his feet dangling over its edge when U.S. Army Sgt. Jordan Gillespie, a Crisis Intervention Training-certified personnel and Soldier with the Mississippi National Guard...
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Connecticut WWII Hero Laid to Rest 81 Years After His Death
People gather in the First Congregational Church in Southington, Connecticut for a memorial service for U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Donald A. Dorman, June 23, 2026. Dorman was assigned to the 429th Bombardment Squadron, 2nd Bombardment Group, 15th Air Force, during World War II, where he served as the upper turret gunner aboard a B-17G “Flying Fortress.
June 24, 2026 - SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard provided military funeral honors June 23 for the cremated remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Donald A. Dorman, laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery 81 years after he...

Idaho Guard Builds Cyber Defense Capacity
Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Donnellan, adjutant general of the Idaho National Guard and commanding general of the Idaho National Guard, addresses the audience during distinguished visitor day, the final day of Cyber Discovery 2026, at the state of Idaho Office of Information Technology Services, Chinden Campus, Boise, June 9, 2026. Cyber Discovery was built around a clear operational reality that if the Idaho National Guard is activated for a cybersecurity incident, the Office of Information Technology Services and the Idaho Military Division will respond alongside them. Photo by Sgt. Rusty Rehl.
June 24, 2026 - BOISE, Idaho – Idaho National Guard Soldiers trained alongside fellow Guardsmen, civilian partners and the State of Idaho Office of Information Technology Services in early June during Cyber Discovery 2026, preparing them for...

Washington Guard, Malaysia Strengthen Partnership at Security Summit
Maj. Luis Torres, National Guard Bureau liaison officer to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, or INDOPACOM, and Capt. Matthew Chartier, operations officer, 420th Chemical Battalion, 96th Troop Command, talk with others at the Indo-Pacific Health Security Summit, June 7, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Courtesy photo.
June 24, 2026 - CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A group of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, or CBRN, experts from the Washington National Guard and the National Guard Bureau played a key role in the 3rd Indo-Pacific Health Alliance for...
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AMLC welcomes DeCola, bids farewell to...

FORT DETRICK, Md. – With the passing of the unit colors, Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew DeCola assumed responsibility as U.S. A...

3-66 AR Change of Command Ceremony

U.S Army Lt. Col. Henry Zhang, outgoing commander of 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Combat Team, 1st Inf...

3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment Cha...

Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conduct ...

Carried with Honors

Joint Base Charleston honor guardsmen stand at attention during the United States’ National Anthem at Joint Base Charlest...
Commanding General
                                        
Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II
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